New York Yankees Talk

[brostholder]

I grew up on Long Island, and although I was originally a Brooklyn Dodgers fan and saw my first game ab Ebbets Field, and my first hero was Pee Wee Reese, when they moved to California I became a Yankees fan. For the last 11 years I have been living in Toledo Ohio (part time in tv) and got to listen to many Detroit Tiger games. I was privileged to be able to enjoy two Giants of the broadcasting industry. Ernie Harwell and Bob Sheppard. Both have recently passed away, but their voices will always be part of my baseball memories. For true baseball fans, these were men that brought class and dignity to my favorite game.

[bkcunningham1]

I just saw it come across the news unconfirmed reports that George Steinbrenner has suffered a massive heart attack. He's listed in critical condition.

http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=news/sports/pro/baseball&id=7551991

[ssmith]

Just heard that the AP announced that George Steinbrenner died this morning.!!!

[bkcunningham1]

I also heard news agencies confirmed his death. His family just released a statement. Sorry to hijack your thread brostholder.

[skip0358]

Two Yankee greats in a short period of time

[Shirleevee]

REST IN PEACE! George Steinbrenner and thank you for the many wonderful memories you gave to the fans!!!!!

[dominick]

I just finished reading the newly released book, STEINBRENNER: THE LAST LION OF BASEBALL. He was an "interesting" character to say the least. RIP

[ApplePir2]

We will be moving into The Villages on October 1st and are in the process of setting up Direct TV service. We are avid Yankee fans and want to receive the YES Network. I have been receiving conflicting information on whether or not it is available. When I talked to a rep from Century Link, they said it is available but after reading NJBlue's comments as of 2009, he wasn't able to receive YES in Florida. Help!!!!

[aljetmet]

We will be moving into The Villages on October 1st and are in the process of setting up Direct TV service. We are avid Yankee fans and want to receive the YES Network. I have been receiving conflicting information on whether or not it is available. When I talked to a rep from Century Link, they said it is available but after reading NJBlue's comments as of 2009, he wasn't able to receive YES in Florida. Help!!!!
I doubt it. We live in Memphis now and I pay for the MLB package and the NFL package (only available on Directv) to see my wonderful teams. You can buy the sport package from Directv but ONLY the games will be blacked out. Just an extra cost for leaving the Apple. I hope someone responds and tells me I'm full of bull in TV. PLEASE!

[ApplePir2]

My husband is on the phone right now with Century Link and they are saying that we can get the YES network on Direct TV at our location. I'm hoping that's true. If not there is always MLB network. We've never had a satellite dish before and hope it is reliable. Thanks for the info and I hope you're wrong also. My husband can't live without his Yankees.

[aljetmet]

Yes you get YES but everything but the games will be blacked out....
That's $10 a month I think for all the regional sport stations.
$180 for MLB. $300 for the NFL.

[Ohiogirl]

I thought Century Link (formerly EMBARQ) had a deal with DISH network, not DirecTV? Has this changed?

[laryb]

As posted above, you can get the sports package from DTV and receive all the regional channels from around the country. They will blackout the games played on those channels from the MLB, NFL, NHL and NBA. The upside is that you can get a lot of the pre and post game shows, but you will have to pay for the individual leagues. As far as reliability, you can lose signal during severe weather, but, at least here in Mass., those incidents are far and in between. You also get locals, but not the TV channel. I have cable and DTV and the picture quality of DTV is better, although, if you don't have a good television it probably won't matter. I'm told it's because DTV doesn't compress the signal as much as cable.

[doubleujay1]

I'm not sure it is worth it to pay for the baseball or football pkg. You can always DVR the games that are on the networks that you get. I am a White Sox fan and they are on a couple times a week without paying extra. I watch the Rays on other days and they are worth watching. If the players can move around and show no loyalty why can't the fans. The Rays are a good alternative when the Yankees aren't on.

[inholmdel]

I have direct TV and subscribe to their MLB Extra Innings program. Have had it for 5 years.
I get all the Yankee games except for when they play the Tampa Bay Rays. When they play Tampa, you get the Yankee games on Tampa Bay's TV channel which I believe is 724.
I am an avid Yankee fan too.

Inholmdel

[ApplePir2]

Thank you all so much for all your help. We decided to go with Century Link Direct TV premier package (hopefully with YES Network) and also went with their internet service. Go Yankees and Giants!!

[inholmdel]

Forgot to mention that if Yankee game not on YES, you can also get game on NY9.
Have no experience with cable, only with Direct TV.
So, wish you sucess in getting YES via cable.
GO Yanks!

inholmdel

[aljetmet]

Forgot to mention that if Yankee game not on YES, you can also get game on NY9.
Have no experience with cable, only with Direct TV.
So, wish you sucess in getting YES via cable.
GO Yanks!

inholmdel

You can get NY9 on Directv in the TV?

[NJblue]

Since it was my post from quite awhile ago that led to this question, let me clarify from what I now know.

1) The people at DirecTV don't always know what you get or don't get. I was originally told (when I contracted for service), that the regional sports package would include the YES network. Then, when I wanted to initiate service at the beginning of the 2009 season I was told that the regional package only provided the regional sports in your particular area and that meant that the YES network was only available in the NY metro area. As a result, I went with the MLB extra innings package (at considerably more cost).

2) At some point after the the 2009 season I decided to experiment with the regional sports package and to my surprise, the YES network was indeed included ... and not just for the games, but their full broadcast day. Not only that, but the regional stations from around the country were also included. I find that to be a very good bargain (and wonder why they offer it so cheaply since it certainly eats into their MLB Extra Innings revenue.)

3) When games are broadcast on My9, the regional sports network opens up a special channel for the game coverage.

4) The only time that the Yankee broadcast team (Michael Kay, et al) are not available for a game is when the Yankees play the Rays. In that case you have to watch the (very boring, in my opinion) Rays broadcast team on the Florida regional sports channel. But, at least you can still see the game.

Note, this entire discusion is from my perspective of DirecTV. As someone pointed out above, I was under the impression that the telephone company only had a deal with Dish Network - but I could be wrong.

I have yet to find a cheap alternative to watch the Giants. I find their pro football package to be way over-priced (especially with the add-on cost to watch games in Hi-def).

[Ohiogirl]

Thanks NJBlue, for the update.

Unless I'm losing it, which is entirely possible, CenturyLink (formerly EMBARQ) did indeed have a deal with DishTV, not DirectTV, when we checked it out in detail a few months ago. Now they appear to have a deal instead with DirectTV

Now we are actually doing the move. Currently have regular Comcast for us and our various tenants, costs about $64/mo. Keeps going up. No premium channels, but does have ESPN and a couple of other sports things, I think ESPN2, maybe Classic ESPN and possibly ESPNU (can't remember).

We also have Centrylink for internet (I guess it's DSL, not sure - it's fine) and a local land line, costs about $75/mo. Total Cable & Internet & land line is about $140/mo, no premium channels. Willing to do away with our land line if we can save much, but need internet and TV (cable or dish) with the midwest sports stuff.

We want (no, make that NEED) to get FoxSports Ohio (for Reds games), Sportstime Ohio (for Indians games), and the Big Ten (I know, there will now be 12 teams in 2011) Network.

Does anyone have any updates on how to get all of these in one package? I know I can call, and I will, but as someone pointed out, you get different answers from different sales reps when you call. I called AT&T U-verse who now cover parts of Florida, but was told CenturyLink has an exclusive deal with Sumter County, or at least The Villages. I think they meant Comcast, but that's not what they said.

[NJblue]

Thanks NJBlue, for the update.

Unless I'm losing it, which is entirely possible, CenturyLink (formerly EMBARQ) did indeed have a deal with DishTV, not DirectTV, when we checked it out in detail a few months ago. Now they appear to have a deal instead with DirectTV

Now we are actually doing the move. Currently have regular Comcast for us and our various tenants, costs about $64/mo. Keeps going up. No premium channels, but does have ESPN and a couple of other sports things, I think ESPN2, maybe Classic ESPN and possibly ESPNU (can't remember).

We also have Centrylink for internet (I guess it's DSL, not sure - it's fine) and a local land line, costs about $75/mo. Total Cable & Internet & land line is about $140/mo, no premium channels. Willing to do away with our land line if we can save much, but need internet and TV (cable or dish) with the midwest sports stuff.

We want (no, make that NEED) to get FoxSports Ohio (for Reds games), Sportstime Ohio (for Indians games), and the Big Ten (I know, there will now be 12 teams in 2011) Network.

Does anyone have any updates on how to get all of these in one package? I know I can call, and I will, but as someone pointed out, you get different answers from different sales reps when you call. I called AT&T U-verse who now cover parts of Florida, but was told CenturyLink has an exclusive deal with Sumter County, or at least The Villages. I think they meant Comcast, but that's not what they said.

You are covered with DirecTV. The Big 10 network is part of one of the "regular" packages. The other two are included in the regional sports package which only costs about $10-15 per month. If you only want these for baseball, you can start and stop this package for just the baseball season.

[ApplePir2]

Since it was my post from quite awhile ago that led to this question, let me clarify from what I now know.

1) The people at DirecTV don't always know what you get or don't get. I was originally told (when I contracted for service), that the regional sports package would include the YES network. Then, when I wanted to initiate service at the beginning of the 2009 season I was told that the regional package only provided the regional sports in your particular area and that meant that the YES network was only available in the NY metro area. As a result, I went with the MLB extra innings package (at considerably more cost).

2) At some point after the the 2009 season I decided to experiment with the regional sports package and to my surprise, the YES network was indeed included ... and not just for the games, but their full broadcast day. Not only that, but the regional stations from around the country were also included. I find that to be a very good bargain (and wonder why they offer it so cheaply since it certainly eats into their MLB Extra Innings revenue.)

3) When games are broadcast on My9, the regional sports network opens up a special channel for the game coverage.

4) The only time that the Yankee broadcast team (Michael Kay, et al) are not available for a game is when the Yankees play the Rays. In that case you have to watch the (very boring, in my opinion) Rays broadcast team on the Florida regional sports channel. But, at least you can still see the game.

Note, this entire discusion is from my perspective of DirecTV. As someone pointed out above, I was under the impression that the telephone company only had a deal with Dish Network - but I could be wrong.

I have yet to find a cheap alternative to watch the Giants. I find their pro football package to be way over-priced (especially with the add-on cost to watch games in Hi-def).
Thank you so much for clearing that up. When we spoke to people at Direct TV, the responses varied depending on who we talked to regarding receiving the YES Network. Now we can look forward to watching it in Florida. We also enjoy the YES commentary on games and I love Yankeeography. Cathy

Atlantic Beach, NY

[tpop1]

As the title indcates, I still go back and forth to Yankee / Giant land.

When we first moved to FL 10 years ago, my wife found out about a product called Slingbox.

Slingbox is connected to my cable connector in CT via a splitter and has a LAN cable to my home network router.

Software on my PC here allows me to watch any program on my PC, that is on my cable up north. All Yankee games on YES, Francessa, channel 9, local CT news, etc. It has a software remote on the screen that I user to change channels just as if I was in my living room there.

I get all Giant games via the box also, all thru the internet at a low cost.

It has been a godsend, thanks to my loving wife who looks after my happiness!:bowdown:

It is a good solution for people who have a home there or have family with a home network they can use for connection.

[Tom Hannon]

In today’s Long Island Newsday, there was an article about the best ten Yankees of all time. I agree with nine of them and even the order they were chosen.

Ruth, Joe D, Gehrig, Mantle, Yogi, Whitey, Mariano, Jeter and Bill Dickey seem like good choices. It is number ten that is my complaint. This prima donna will never be a true Yankee and although Ruth began his career with The Red Sox and Yogi finished his with the Mets, they will always be thought of as Yankees. AROD as talented as he is or was, will never fit the mode of a true Yankee. Reggie Jackson would have been a better choice, or Thurman or Rizzuto…Holy Cow.

[redwitch]

Not Reggie -- to me, he belongs on the Oakland A's list, along with Catfish, Rollie Fingers, Eckersley, McGwire (whom I really dislike -- a player needs to do more than just hit and Mark was too lazy to be a good defensive player), Canseco (another ugh but still deserves to be in the A's top 10). Reggie became Mr. October with the A's.

Actually, though, I think A-Rod fits today's Yanks. Egotistical, arrogant, ME ME ME. Steinbrenner took a team with a history and a lot of class and turned it into a machine of prima donnas. He paid ridiculous amounts for players and broke more fans' hearts than any team owner except for Davis (owner of the Oakland Traitors).

[Tom Hannon]

I agree with your opion of The Boss and maybe Reggie doesn't belong on the list either. I made that comment as sarcasim. And yes, The Bash Brothers and al their homeruns is criminal. The game is different now wich is why it is no longer the top sport. Hey everyone- how bout another nominee for # 10. Maybe Allie Reynolds, Bernie Williams, Rod Guidrey, or maybe Bob Shepard (The voice of God) . Thanks for your input, Dee. It's great to get feedback from a female and one who isn't a Yankee fan. The A's top 10- Yes, Hunter (with his class and pitching greatness belongs at the top of the list as does Fingers. Joe Rudi and Campi also appear on my list. Without these two players, The A's win nothing.

[redwitch]

Sorry, A-Rod belongs, even though I perfectly understand your objections -- it's like McGwire and Canseco. They belong on the A's top ten. Talent is talent and all of these jerks have talent and stats. I do like Guidry, though -- a lot.

I have a strange list of teams that I love: KC Royals are #1; Oakland As; NY Yanks; SF Giants. I used to never miss a game when KC or NY were playing the A's (my boss was used to me being sick when those teams were in town - finally got me tix as an Xmas gift). That began to die after the '94 strike and I totally lost my love of the game after seeing McGwire, Canseco, et al. It was obvious they were using roids and no. one. cared. Sadly, many "fans" still don't. Now, it is hard to care. I'm not sure I'd even really root if my beloved Royals were in the Series again.

[Tom Hannon]

My favorite NONE YANKEE of all time is George Brett. I'd take him at third base over Brooks Roninson and Mike Schmidt. A great competitor. PS: He got screwed in the pine tar game.

[Army Guy]

I agree "Scooter" definitely belongs!

Army Guy

[tpop1]

AROD as talented as he is or was, will never fit the mode of a true Yankee.

Not the biggest fan of AROD as a person, but when his Yankee career is done he'll have to rank right up at the top of Yankee players!!!

What's a true Yankee?...he's played great for them, just like Reggie, Catfish, Sparky, et al. I'll argue that they are all "True" Yankees.

I miss seeing Guidry's & Munson's names as dominent as they were in the 70's and 80's(Guidry), stats won't get them into Hall of Fame!!!

[Tom Hannon]

You can add Paul O'Neil to the Yankee list. Although his stats were not earth shattering and his time with The Yanks was not too long, Paulie played with his heart.

[waynet]

I can remember sitting in a bar an discussing the top 10 players from all of the major league teams. We took it a step farther and made a position all-star team for some of them. Here is the Yankee team:
c.Berra1b.Gehrig 2b.Lazzeri ss Jeter 3b A-Rod Outfielders Ruth Joe D.Mantle
SP Ford RP Rivera......I think the Yanks are the only team that has a current Hall of Famer or future one at every position hence they win every fantasy league game they play.

[Tom Hannon]

I can remember sitting in a bar an discussing the top 10 players from all of the major league teams. We took it a step farther and made a position all-star team for some of them. Here is the Yankee team:
c.Berra1b.Gehrig 2b.Lazzeri ss Jeter 3b A-Rod Outfielders Ruth Joe D.Mantle
SP Ford RP Rivera......I think the Yanks are the only team that has a current Hall of Famer or future one at every position hence they win every fantasy league game they play.

An argument would be heavy "IF" in choosing the best Yankees of all time, only one Center Fielder is allowed. Joe D and The Mick. Pick one.
I don't have the numbers in front of me but I think DiMaggio hit 361 home runs and struck out only 368 times. Impressive. Imagine Joe D having 70% of his at bats from the left side of the plate to take advantage of the short porch in right field?
Imagine Mantle not being hurt so much or if he played the game sobber.
The Mick is my guy- but the DiMaggio fans can have a great argument over who was better.

[waynet]

Mantle was my idol growing up. I wore #7 not only in baseball but basketball as well. I lived in CT so it was a short train ride to Yankee stadium. 50 cents by train one way 75 cents for a bleacher ticket. I skipped a lot of school to go see the 1:00 matinees and see the Mick hit one of his bombs. Imagine what the press would do to Mantle today? It's another reason I am glad I was raised in the age of Innocence. My mom said Joe D was better,my dad said nobody compared to Ted Williams. Those were the days.

[Sparky-30]

Not a Yankee, but the strangest and funniest man in baseball
Jimmy Piersall
who once in a game against the Yankees, went behind the memorials in Yankee stadium an..........d was talking to Babe Ruth
Suffered with BiPolar disorder
Once wore a beatles wig at homeplate, fist fighting with Billy Martin

Must read his story

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_Piersall

[redwitch]

Mick v Joe D -- Not fair, they're both greats. Okay, I'll just play it safe and say Hank Aaron. He's my man, my hero. One of the classiest players of all time in any sport.

However, if I had to pick, I'd have to say Joe D. Granted, Mickey could have been a lot greater if he had played sober, but he didn't and the Babe played great even hungover. So, Joe DiMaggio has got to be it. But I'll still take Hank!

[Tom Hannon]

Willie Mays must be put into this discussion. Although, a Mickey guy, Willie deserves as much attention as Joe D and Mantle.

This is like saying who had a bigger impact on rock n roll. "The Beatles or Elvis."

[scarecrow1]

I agree with your dad Waynet.

[Tom Hannon]

Ted Williams was the better hitter (and an American hero) But defensivly he wasn't too good, nor could he runs like the others mentioed, nor did he have a rifle for an arm. Mickey, Willie and The Yankee Clipper had 5 tools. But Williams could play on my team anytime

[waynet]

I think Willie Mays was the greatest 5 tool player that ever lived but the Babe was the greatest baseball player ever. But I still love the Mick!

[2BNTV]

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In today’s Long Island Newsday, there was an article about the best ten Yankees of all time. I agree with nine of them and even the order they were chosen.

Ruth, Joe D, Gehrig, Mantle, Yogi, Whitey, Mariano, Jeter and Bill Dickey seem like good choices. It is number ten that is my complaint. This prima donna will never be a true Yankee and although Ruth began his career with The Red Sox and Yogi finished his with the Mets, they will always be thought of as Yankees. AROD as talented as he is or was, will never fit the mode of a true Yankee. Reggie Jackson would have been a better choice, or Thurman or Rizzuto…Holy Cow.
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East Meadow, Ronkonkoma. A snowflake soon to be a snow bird- soon to be a frog in Buttonwood

Top Ten Yankees Plus Comments

1. Babe Ruth – he would have been a Hall of Fame pitcher in addition to being a Hall of Fame hitter. He held the record for consecutive scoreless innings pitched in a World Series until Whitey Ford broke it. He saved baseball from the Black Sox scandal.
2. Lou Gehrig for his RBI totals and 500 plus home runs in a career that was cut short.
3. Joe D – The most dominate player in his era.
4. Mantle – I wonder how much better he could have been if he had healthy knees.
5. Yogi – My favorite. The foul home run champion. I saw him take a golf swing at a ball almost on home plate and hit a home run.
6. Whitey Ford – I thought he would win every game he pitched. Nickname is “slick”.
7. Mariano – Minnesota manager Tom Kelly said something like he belongs in a higher league. The most dominate relief pitcher I’ve ever seen.
8. Jeter – A Class act.
9. Bill Dickey – Yogi said, “He learned me everything I know”. Before my time.
10. Phil Rizzuto – Yogi said Rizzuto was the main reason they won 5 consecutive World Series from 1949 to 1953.

The best pure hitter I saw was Ted Williams. I was sitting several rows back in the third deck and he came to bat in ninth inning. He hit a shot that I thought was coming to me. The ball wound up being several rows behind me.
What a sight to behold.

[Pturner]

Mick v Joe D -- Not fair, they're both greats. Okay, I'll just play it safe and say Hank Aaron. He's my man, my hero. One of the classiest players of all time in any sport.

However, if I had to pick, I'd have to say Joe D. Granted, Mickey could have been a lot greater if he had played sober, but he didn't and the Babe played great even hungover. So, Joe DiMaggio has got to be it. But I'll still take Hank!

Hank Aaron, yes! I was so fortunate to see him hit #715 out of park at (the old) Turner Stadium in Atlanta on April 8, 1974. You cannot even imagine the sound or length of the roar that followed. It seemed to be at least a 20 minute standing O with 55,000+ of us on our feet, jumping and applauding and shouting for joy.

Aaron had actually received death threats for daring to threaten Ruth's home run record.

Yes, this happened in the Deep South in 1974. But I can tell you as an eye witness that there was nothing that day but joy in mudville. It was historic and touching and exciting at once; and being there was easily one of the top ten experiences of my life.

[Tom Hannon]

Hank Aaron, yes! I was so fortunate to see him hit #715 out of park at (the old) Turner Stadium in Atlanta on April 8, 1974. You cannot even imagine the sound or length of the roar that followed. It seemed to be at least a 20 minute standing O with 55,000+ of us on our feet, jumping and applauding and shouting for joy.


Not too many people can top that one, PT.

[redwitch]

Pt, I am sooooo jealous. To have seen that hit live would have been a dream come true.

As to Willie Mays, what can I say about the Say Hey Kid. He is a Giant of a man (and I so love that he and Hank have not hesitated to chastise the non-steroid my read end Barry Bonds!). I've had the privilege of seeing him quite a few times, but never enough. I don't think I've ever seen a player who loved the game more than he.

BTW -- my vote for the best fireman ever is the Quis. I'd never seen a submariner pitch before and became absolutely enthralled with it. He was the start of my love of the Royals. There were a few firemen who had better records, including Rollie Fingers and Goose Gossage (two faves of mine), but none with the style, finesse and humor of Dan Quisenberry. Sides, can't think of any that had season records as often as he did.

Man, I miss baseball. Tom, you're making me think I might have to try going to a game or two again to see if I can get the love back. Maybe spring training would be a good start.

[chuckinca]

Forget about going to see the Rays at Tropicana, baseball indoors just ain't right. Went to see the Phillies in Clearwater and had a great day; the city park right next to the Phillies park is named for Joe D. Spring training and minor league games are a lot of fun.

On the drive back to CA last May we stopped in Denver to visit our daughter and grandkids. Our son-in-law is on the Denver PD and sometimes works the baseball games; he got us tics and took us to a game and parked in the players lot. In about the 7th inning my wife got hit by a foul ball. We were sitting about 15 rows from the field near shallow left field, she caught the ball as it bounced off her chin - it had bounced around the fans and seats before it got to her. Ball park people were there in an instant and took her for a medical check up and had her sign an injury claim waiver.

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[Tom Hannon]

Pt, BTW -- my vote for the best fireman ever is the Quis. I'd never seen a submariner pitch before and became absolutely enthralled with it. He was the start of my love of the Royals. There were a few firemen who had better records, including Rollie Fingers and Goose Gossage (two faves of mine), but none with the style, finesse and humor of Dan Quisenberry. Sides, can't think of any that had season records as often as he did.

Man, I miss baseball. Tom, you're making me think I might have to try going to a game or two again to see if I can get the love back. Maybe spring training would be a good start.

Yes, Dan Q. was a great relief pitcher. The baseball Gods took him away too early. Guess they needed a closer they could depend on.

As far as the game of baseball goes, I was once its biggest fan. Free agency, arbitration, greed, agents and steroid use has turned my stomach. The game will never be what it was.

[aljetmet]

As the title indcates, I still go back and forth to Yankee / Giant land.

When we first moved to FL 10 years ago, my wife found out about a product called Slingbox.

Slingbox is connected to my cable connector in CT via a splitter and has a LAN cable to my home network router.

Software on my PC here allows me to watch any program on my PC, that is on my cable up north. All Yankee games on YES, Francessa, channel 9, local CT news, etc. It has a software remote on the screen that I user to change channels just as if I was in my living room there.

I get all Giant games via the box also, all thru the internet at a low cost.

It has been a godsend, thanks to my loving wife who looks after my happiness!:bowdown:

It is a good solution for people who have a home there or have family with a home network they can use for connection.

Are you watching with your slinbox in HD? If so how good is it?
My son has FIOS in NY and would definitely have high enough uplod speed. Just curious to get feed back from users.

[BarryRX]

The greatest reliever in the history of baseball tore his ACL yesterday while shagging fly balls before the game started. It very well may mean the end of his career at his age. What a terrible thing for Mariano and for Yankee fans. I cannot put into words what he has meant to the team for the past 15 years.

[Tom Hannon]

The greatest reliever in the history of baseball tore his ACL yesterday while shagging fly balls before the game started. It very well may mean the end of his career at his age. What a terrible thing for Mariano and for Yankee fans. I cannot put into words what he has meant to the team for the past 15 years.

Not only the greatest reliever but a class act. One of the greatest Yankees of all time. He will be mentioned in the same sentence as Ruth, Gehrig, Mantle, DiMaggio, Yogi and Jeter. He will be missed not only between the lines but in the clubhouse as well.

[bandsdavis]

Even us die hard Sox fans are saddened by this. Rivera is a tremendous player and an even better representative for baseball. As the Boston Globe said today "he transcends the rivalry" and is well respected among Sox fans and fans everywhere. Hope he can come back and pitch again.

B.

[Mikeod]

Even us die hard Sox fans are saddened by this. Rivera is a tremendous player and an even better representative for baseball. As the Boston Globe said today "he transcends the rivalry" and is well respected among Sox fans and fans everywhere. Hope he can come back and pitch again.

B.
:agree: He always conducted himself with class, win or lose.

[Bobcuse]

He will be back. His faith, pride and determination will allow him to recover and then retire after notching a few more saves for his beloved Yankees. In no way do I see him wanting to hang it up and have this photo of him writhing in pain in the outfield be his last act as a Yankee. He will return and subsequently exit on his own terms with class and dignity.

[tpop1]

Very sad day in Yankee land and MLB.

Just heard him on the radio and there was a great sadness in his voice.

With him planning to retire at the end of the year, rehab might not be as accelerated as us fans wished.

I hope he comes back and relieves in one game this year before retiring as I think he wants.

Then make your reservations for the last weekend of July 2018 in Cooperstown NY.

[Skip2MySue]

Lawrence Peter Berra played Major League Baseball for 19 years for the New York Yankees.
He played on 10 World Series Championship teams, is a MLB Hall of Famer and has some awe-inspiring stats.
His name is consistently brought up as one of the best catchers in baseball history, and he was voted to the Team of the Century in 1999.
Amazing accomplishments aside, they probably aren't how you know Lawrence.
You know him as Yogi, a nickname given to him by a friend who likened his cross-legged sitting to a yogi.
Yogi is famous for his fractured English, malapropisms and sometimes nonsensical quotes.
He's closing in on 86, and there seems to be no end to his fan's love for him.
Here are 25 Yogi Berra quotes that will make you shake your head and smile.


1. "It's like deja vu all over again."
2. "We made too many wrong mistakes."
3. "You can observe a lot just by watching."
4. "A nickel ain't worth a dime anymore."
5. "He hits from both sides of the plate. He's amphibious."


6. "If the world was perfect, it wouldn't be."
7. "If you don't know where you're going, you might end up some place else."
8. Responding to a question about remarks attributed to him that he did not think were his:
"I really didn't say everything I said."
9. "The future ain't what it use to be."
10. "I think Little League is wonderful. It keeps the kids out of the house."


11. On why he no longer went to Ruggeri's, a St. Louis restaurant:
"Nobody goes there anymore because it's too crowded."
12. "I always thought that record would stand until it was broken."
13. "We have deep depth."
14. "All pitchers are liars or crybabies."
15. When giving directions to Joe Garagiola to his New Jersey home, which is accessible by two routes:
"When you come to a fork in the road, take it."


16. "Always go to other people's funerals, otherwise they won't come to yours."
17. "Never answer anonymous letters."
18. On being the guest of honor at an awards banquet:
"Thank you for making this day necessary."
19. "The towels were so thick there I could hardly close my suitcase."
20. "Half the lies they tell about me aren't true."


21. As a general comment on baseball: "90% of the game is half mental."
22. "I don't know (if they were men or women running naked across the field).
They had bags over their heads."
23. "It gets late early out there."
24. Carmen Berra, Yogi's wife asked: "Yogi, you are from St. Louis, we live in New Jersey, and you played ball in New York. If you go before I do, where would you like me to have you buried?" Yogi's answer: "Surprise me."
25. "It ain't over till it's over."

[cathyw]

Good post !

My favorite Yogiism has always been:

I'd give my right arm to be ambidextrous.

[OscarOlden]

Good post !

My favorite Yogiism has always been:

I'd give my right arm to be ambidextrous.

:coolsmiley:

[Tom Hannon]

You forgot one of Yogi's best quotes when he said "I didn't say half the things I said." But of course, his most famous quote is number 25. "It ain't over till its over". Yogi still insists that Jackie Robinson was out on his steal of home in the 1955 World Series. Number 8 was a great one. I know his days are numbered but he was a great one and one of the most popular players of all time.

[George Bieniaszek]

I wish I had the answer, cause I am tired of answering the question.

If people do not want to come out to the ball park, no one is going to stop them.

It gets late early around here.

You should always go to your friends funerals, otherwise, they won't come to yours.

[ugotme]

I just HAVE to do this -

LET'S GO YANKEES !

Thank you.:pepper2:

[2BNTV]

I just HAVE to do this -

LET'S GO YANKEES !

Thank you.:pepper2:

Kuroda pitch a great game last night againdst a powerful Texas Rangers team.

A 2 hiiter, (two singles). Go Yankees!!!!

[ugotme]

He sure did.
Garcia going tonight. Hopefully Pettitte back soon and then CC.
Swisher isn't looking to shabby is he????

[BarryRX]

You should come to the meeting of The Villages NY Yankees Club. It is the 4th Monday of every month at Allemanda rec center. However, they are not meeting this month. Next meeting will be 9/25 at 7PM. Their website is http://yanksintv.yolasite.com if you want to check them out.

[ugotme]

You should come to the meeting of The Villages NY Yankees Club. It is the 4th Monday of every month at Allemanda rec center. However, they are not meeting this month. Next meeting will be 9/25 at 7PM. Their website is http://yanksintv.yolasite.com if you want to check them out.

I would love to. However, I do not yet reside in TV. coming up in Oct. for a Lifestyle visit. If/when we move there i will certainly find out about this.

[coralway]

He sure did.
Garcia going tonight. Hopefully Pettitte back soon and then CC.
Swisher isn't looking to shabby is he????






Swisher's contract is up at the end of 2012, I believe. Do the Yanks try to resign him, or let him walk? He'll be expensive ...........

I think this Ichiro fella can play a little right field.

[ugotme]

Swisher's contract is up at the end of 2012, I believe. Do the Yanks try to resign him, or let him walk? He'll be expensive ...........

I think this Ichiro fella can play a little right field.

I know, but I just love his hustle.
Looks like he really enjoys playing and always giving 100 %.

[blue72]

I agree, hope they keep him. He comes through often, and is a good fun player to watch. GO YANKEES GO!!!!!!!!!!
:crap2:

[coralway]

I agree, hope they keep him. He comes through often, and is a good fun player to watch. GO YANKEES GO!!!!!!!!!!
:crap2:







I also hope they keep him. Then, there's gonna be Grandy and Cano to deal with. Hope they can keep all 3 of them.

Wish A-Rod would agree to re-negotiate. He sucks up a lot of $$.

[Tom Hannon]

Andrew Jones is a DH only. It is hard to believe how bad he is as a fielder now. A once good glove outfielder should never wear a glove again. Play Ichiro full time in left...between both lefties and nighties. or occasionally play Ibanez in left. As far as Swisher goes, I like him but the Yankees can't afford to sign Cano and Granderson and have enough payroll to pay Swisher as well. I would also like Ichiro to hang around next year but at what price. Will he settle for a contract for 3 million? I doubt it.

[2BNTV]

I would like to commend Brian Cashman for the trades he made and didn't make. Getting rid of Burnett and getting Ibanez, Jones and keeping Eric Chavez, (what a year he's having). Getting Ichiro and Derek Lowe.

The Yankees are playing good baseball with these role players. Hopefully, we will get Pettite and Rodriguez back in time for the playoffs. A healthy CC will sure go a long way. I am impressed by the way Kuroda has pitched.

GO YANKEES!!!!

[ugotme]

And, I must admit, I have basically never liked this guy - Hughes has pitched fairly well.
Wanted him traded.

Pitching staff SHOULD be okay for playoffs (I hope, I hope). Wish #42 could return !

[coralway]

Well, Phil got the win tonight. 7IP, 0 ER - admittedly against a weak Red Sox club.

[ugotme]

Well, Phil got the win tonight. 7IP, 0 ER - admittedly against a weak Red Sox club.

DON'T CARE LOL ! A win is a win.

The other guy I finally thought of whom I was glad to see go (and is now pitching well) was A J Burnett!

Some guys just can't pitch in NY. they leave and become stars. Oh well.

[2BNTV]

DON'T CARE LOL ! A win is a win.

The other guy I finally thought of whom I was glad to see go (and is now pitching well) was A J Burnett!

Some guys just can't pitch in NY. they leave and become stars. Oh well.

This is very true. Some people can't play in N.Y.

I am interested in how David Phelp's does in his second start for CC.

Go Yankees!!!!

[coralway]

DON'T CARE LOL ! A win is a win.

The other guy I finally thought of whom I was glad to see go (and is now pitching well) was A J Burnett!

Some guys just can't pitch in NY. they leave and become stars. Oh well.





Pitching against a NL club is not quite the same as pitching an AL club.

[ugotme]

Okay, all is right with the world - The Yankees took 2 of 3 from the Red sox.

[coralway]

This Ichiro fella ain't half bad ..............

[BarryRX]

I think our magic number is 37. Too early for magic numbers????

[coralway]

Spot on - the magic number is indeed 37 - and no, it is NOT too early. The countdown has begun !!!!!!!!!!!!


River Avenue Blues, A New York Yankees blog (http://riveraveblues.com/)

[2BNTV]

I think our magic number is 37. Too early for magic numbers????

I think it is as there are 41 more games to play.. They have to play the Rays and Orioles six or seven times before the season has ended. That will have a bearing on the standings but I am confident the Yankees will play well against them. The Rays are a hot team at the moment that is deep in pitching and got Langoria back in the line-up.

I still think the Yankees will win especially if they get A-Rod and Pettite back healthy. We need them for the playoffs.

BTW - How about the job the guys are doing at third base for A-Rod.

Hopefully, Mark Texiera's wrist will stay healthy. He's going back into the line-up tonight.

[2BNTV]

Yankees' Pineda busted for DUI in Tampa - NYPOST.com (http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/yankees/yankees_pineda_busted_for_dui_in_4nTdisYN99GuOPRnw Ra0NL)

[blue72]

GO YANKEES GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:clap2:

[coralway]

3-0 in the 3rd

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

It's a shame that the Red Sox are so bad this year. It's so much more interesting and exciting when the two of them are neck and neck through the end of September. Watching the Yankees run away with the AL East is like watching pain dry.

[coralway]

It's a shame that the Red Sox are so bad this year. It's so much more interesting and exciting when the two of them are neck and neck through the end of September. Watching the Yankees run away with the AL East is like watching pain dry.







Actually, Dr - if you're a Yankee fan, it is much more fun watching the Red Sox implode before your very eyes.

[BobKat1]

5-3 White Sox bottom of the 5th.

[ugotme]

FYI -After tonight's game, there are 40 left.
The NYY record this year against the 4 toughest - Tampa Bay, Baltimore, White sox and Oakland is 13W and 18L (not counting tonight's game)

But then again, these are the NEW YORK YANKEES, and it is nearing October.
sooooooooooooooooooo LOOK OUT HERE WE COME !!!!

[ugotme]

Okay Yankees - enough is enough!
You have let your lead slip to 2 1/2 games.
while I realize it can be more "fun" this way - let's get back on track!

JUST SAYING

[Tom Hannon]

Actually, Dr - if you're a Yankee fan, it is much more fun watching the Red Sox implode before your very eyes.

Obviously Bobby Valentine was not the answer

[2BNTV]

It will be a fight to the end of the season but I am hopeful for this reason. The Yankees will be facing an easier schedule going forward.

Hopefully, when they get Rodriguez and Pettitel back, they will play better and sanity will be restored to the Yankee universe.

Go Yankees!!!!!

[Tom Hannon]

AROD is a cancer. The Yankee thirdbasmen have hit over 350 with AROD's absence. Chavez and Nix have been great.

[2BNTV]

AROD is a cancer. The Yankee thirdbasmen have hit over 350 with AROD's absence. Chavez and Nix have been great.

Yes I agree but he is needed as they have been throwing a lot of lefties at the Yankees and he needs to regain some semblance of his hitting form. He was heating up wheh he got hit and broke his finger. I can only hope he hits like he did in the 2009 playoffs.

I believe he is considered the most over rated player in baseball. He seems to balance the line-up for what it's worth.

[BarryRX]

AROD is a cancer. The Yankee thirdbasmen have hit over 350 with AROD's absence. Chavez and Nix have been great.

Tom, it always seems to me that Arod will get a hit when the yanks are up by 4 runs, but when we need a hit from him in a key situation he doesn't come through. I don't know if my perceptions are accurate or not, but that's what it seems like to me. There must be some kind of stat we could look at to prove or disprove it.

[Tom Hannon]

Tom, it always seems to me that Arod will get a hit when the yanks are up by 4 runs, but when we need a hit from him in a key situation he doesn't come through. I don't know if my perceptions are accurate or not, but that's what it seems like to me. There must be some kind of stat we could look at to prove or disprove it.

The George Foster syndrome. He'll hit a three run homer with the score 9-2. Never liked Arod and I will never consider him a Yankee. There were many Yankees who come over by trade and have become real Yankees. Sparky Lyle, Paul O'Neill, Nettles, Pinellia and so many others. Even Ichiro agreed to bat at bottom of lineup, sit against lefties and play left field. To be a Yankee is an honor and I don't think AROD feels that way.

[2BNTV]

Tom, it always seems to me that Arod will get a hit when the yanks are up by 4 runs, but when we need a hit from him in a key situation he doesn't come through. I don't know if my perceptions are accurate or not, but that's what it seems like to me. There must be some kind of stat we could look at to prove or disprove it.

I think your perception is correct as I have noticed it also.

A-Fraud needs to come up bigger in clutch situations like Captain Clutch -Derek Jeter.

BTW - I think Jeter is having an MVP season.

[Tom Hannon]

Jeter is a great one and he could play in any era.

[ugotme]

As previously mentioned -After tonight's game, there are 37 left.
The NYY record this year against the 3 remaining "toughest" - Tampa Bay, Baltimore, and Oakland is 11W and 17L.

NOT going to be an easy road but then again, they are THE NEW YORK YANKEES !!!!

[anarick]

Yeah. Yankees 3 to 1. Swishereeno hit a 2 run shot in the top of the 7th.
it's not over till its over.
O's are also winning.

[anarick]

The Yankees win
Daaaaaaaaaaaaa Yankees Winnnnnnn

[ugotme]

the yankees win
daaaaaaaaaaaaa yankees winnnnnnn

but of course !

[2BNTV]

I am sooooooo looking forward to Andy Pettite pitching tonight.

[anarick]

I am sooooooo looking forward to Andy Pettite pitching tonight.

Rain out. Double header tomorrow.
Let's go Yankees:eclipsee_gold_cup:

[ugotme]

Looking forward to Pettite pitching and hoping CC comes back to form.

[anarick]

Rooting for the Mariners tonight.

[blue72]

GO YANKEES GO:crap2:

[BarryRX]

I am sooooooo looking forward to Andy Pettite pitching tonight.
Pettite coming back can change the whole dynamic of this pennant race! I think the last time I was worried about the Orioles was when Jim Palmer was pitching!

[ugotme]

Rooting for the Mariners tonight.

Ooooooohhhhhhhh Bad anarick, Bad. LOL:boxing2:

[2BNTV]

Drat - O's win in 18 innings last night.

Andy to pitch first game of doubleheader today.

GO YANKEES!!!!!

[2BNTV]

Yankees win 4 to 2. Andy goes five shutout innings for the victory.

Secong game tonight.

O's to face King Felix tonight.

[Bucco]

Yankees win 4 to 2. Andy goes five shutout innings for the victory.

Secong game tonight.

O's to face King Felix tonight.

Robertson was scary and the offense just shut down after the first inning. They need a bit of spark in that lineup.

Orioles scare me....almost like that proverbial "team of destiny"..they just do not go away !!!

[anarick]

Ooooooohhhhhhhh Bad anarick, Bad. LOL:boxing2:

Ugotme
I guess I got you. :icon_wink::icon_wink::icon_wink:
I was rooting for the Mariners cause they were playing the Orioles.
Anyway the Orioles won that night.

[ugotme]

Ugotme
I guess I got you. :icon_wink::icon_wink::icon_wink:
I was rooting for the Mariners cause they were playing the Orioles.
Anyway the Orioles won that night.

DUhhhhhh okay - how stupid am I? (Please don't answer that!)
Absolutely wasn't thinking!

Looking at a 1-1 game for the Yanks right now.
By the way - GO SEATTLE !!!!

[anarick]

DUhhhhhh okay - how stupid am I? (Please don't answer that!)
Absolutely wasn't thinking!

Looking at a 1-1 game for the Yanks right now.
By the way - GO SEATTLE !!!!

Dave Phelps looked good.
Let's hope the rotation keeps us in the hunt for number 1.

[anarick]

way to go Yanks.
Hey the Yanks did good today but ARod sucked.

[2BNTV]

Ichiro was 7 for 8 in doubleheader. Way to go!!!

Go Yankees.

[BarryRX]

Ichiro....what a great night!

[ugotme]

Another one against Toronto tonight then Oakland - tough team!
After that Minnesota then Toronto again !

LET'S GO YANKEES!
LET'S GO ANYONE AGAINST BALTIMORE !!!! LOL

[anarick]

Cmoooooooooooon Phil Hughes

[anarick]

IchirO O
IchirO O
IchirO O

[ugotme]

Top 6 - Yanks up 10 to 4.

[Bobcuse]

We may finally have turned this sluggish offensive period around. I continue to be amazed how obsessed Girardi is with his lefty vs righty lineups rather than going with the hot bats. Having Ichiro batting 8th while keeping Swisher in the 2 hole blows my mind. Swisher's grand slam was great but the only hit he had again yet Joe keeps him in this slot. I hope it doesn't bite us down the stretch because it's been a rally killer way too often. But....Go Yanks!

[ugotme]

Bobcuse - I think (hope) you are right!
I think it was in 1996 that the Yankees had a TERRIBLE September - they just plain sucked!
B U T - They re-grouped to kick butt and win the World Series.
Hopefully that is what is happening now !!!!

LETS GO YANKEES !

[blue72]

:BigApplause:GREAT EXCITING GAME
GO YANKEES GO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ugotme]

The Yankees win it in the 14th.

LETS GO YANKEES ! ! ! !

[coralway]

It ain't over till it's over

[anarick]

the yankees win it in the 14th.

Lets go yankees ! ! ! !

yeah babieeeeeeee

what a game!!!

[Bobcuse]

Those people who left (approx 39,000) after the A's took the 9-5 lead will all say they stayed until the winning run was scored. I hope the traffic jam for them is still jammed. Also...we didn't know about the antics of the A's after their homers in the 13th...read this...makes the victory sweeter.

Joel Sherman: New York Yankees’ Eric Chavez says Oakland A’s antics after three 13th-inning homers “distasteful” - NYPOST.com (http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/yankees/oakland_antics_irk_chavez_IOkxlcZu2HVfwCE2f2lloN)

[ugotme]

Those people who left (approx 39,000) after the A's took the 9-5 lead will all say they stayed until the winning run was scored. I hope the traffic jam for them is still jammed. Also...we didn't know about the antics of the A's after their homers in the 13th...read this...makes the victory sweeter.

Joel Sherman: New York Yankees’ Eric Chavez says Oakland A’s antics after three 13th-inning homers “distasteful” - NYPOST.com (http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/yankees/oakland_antics_irk_chavez_IOkxlcZu2HVfwCE2f2lloN)

Thanks for posting that. Didn't get to see the game but watched the score.
NEVER count the New York Yankees out - NEVER !

[2BNTV]

Game time was 5 hours and 45 minutes. What a marathon.

After investing 5 plus hours of my time, I was digusted when the A's hit three homers and went on to other things. Turned on the game at dinner after the Yankees tied it and then watched them win it in 14 innings.


WHAT A GAME!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHAT A SURPRISE!!!!!!!!!!!

In my defense, I would have never left the stadium early if I was there. I'm sure a lot of those fans were unhappy that they missed an awesome comeback.

GO YANKEES!!!!!!!

WHAT A PENNANT RACE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ugotme]

almost there !

go yankees !

[2BNTV]

Tough game tonight with Jon Lester going for the sox.

Could it be The Yankees wind up with the best record in the AL and home advantage in the playoffs? Stay tuned!!!!!!

GO YANKEES!!!!!!!

[blue72]

GO YANKEES GO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:eclipsee_gold_cup:

[2BNTV]

It's raining in New York. Suppossed to stop at 6:30 PM. Game at 7:05 PM.

I don't want the Yankees to play a doubleheader tomorrow as they usually split the wins. Hopefull, they will make all attempts to get the game in.

James Shields goes for Tampa Rays tonight. Go Rays.

Go YANKEES!!!!!!

[ugotme]

Yankees pulled one out tonight. 4 -3 in the bottom of the 12th to stay 1 up on Baltimore with 1 to play!

WHEW - TIGHT !

[blue72]

RAUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

GO YANKEES GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:eclipsee_gold_cup:

:pepper2:

[2BNTV]

I sat down to watch the game last night and when I saw the line-up, I said to myself oh-no.

Mark Texiera was batting third and I didn't agree with that decision. My agony increase as he hit into two double plays and flied out to short center with the bases loaded. All in all a miserable night for Texiera as he left nine runners stranded. BTW - I love Texiera but a bad decision by Giradi.

Then Raul Ibanez came through and I was estactic. What a game!!!!!

Raul Ibanez comes up big twice as Yankees maintain one-game lead over Orioles with 4-3 victory over Boston Red Sox - NY Daily News (http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/yankees/ibanez-plays-hero-4-3-win-yanks-maintain-one-game-lead-al-east-lead-article-1.1173313)

[Bobcuse]

Tex actually batted cleanup and Girardi puched the hot bat (Cano) to 5th!! Go figure! Raul bailed him out. I also don't get him moving Ichiro who is batting .385 for the Yankees from the successful 2 hole to 9th!! Joe keeps breaking up a good thing ...he's infatuated with Swisher, who has been hitting ok but why change a good thing??

[2BNTV]

I stand corrected in that Tex batted cleanup last night. My bad....

:agree:


My line-up against Dice-K would be.
1. Jeter
2. Ichiro
3. A-Rod
4. Cano
5. Texiera
6. Swisher
7. Granderson
8. Martin
9. Nunez

Ibanez available to pinch hit if needed.

To drive in runs from the top as well as the bottom.

[ugotme]

Tonight, tonight won't be just any night . . .
Be glad you can't hear me singing that :jester:

LET'S GO YANKEES !!!!

[chuckinca]

Yanks winning 9 - 1 bottom of the 6th and O's loosing 0 - 4 top of the 8th.

Looks like congrats are in order for the Yanks - now they get to play the winner of Rangers vs O's; a piece of cake, NOT!

GO A's ! ! !


.

[anarick]

As said by Yogi
It's not over till it's over.
But it sure looks good.

[tpop1]

Step 1 - Go Yanks

yankees WIN!! - YouTube

[bluedog103]

As said by Yogi
It's not over till it's over.
But it sure looks good.

After last night's nailbiter I think we needed this one. GO Yanks!!!!

[anarick]

Division Champs

Home Field Advantage

Sweeeeeet

[blue72]

CHAMPS!!!!!!!!!

BRING ON THE PLAYOFFS

GO YANKEES GO! :crap2:

[BarryRX]

I hear the fat lady singing!! Go Yanks!!

[Bobcuse]

If Joe keeps the lineup the same as last night it will give confidence to the players to keep pounding out those hits. I know the pitching will be tougher, but consistency is needed to prevent lineup juggling distractions at this time of the year (unless someone is really slumping and I didn't see much slumping last night). Go Yanks!!

[Shirleevee]

Step 1 - Go Yanks

yankees WIN!! - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxtgPjgZwPw&feature=player_detailpage)

We are sooooooo Happy!:a040::a040::a040::a040::a040:

[Tom Hannon]

What will be the final playoff roster? My expectations

Catchers-
Martin, Stewart.

Infield
Cano, Jeter, Arod, Teixeira, Chavez, Nunez
Outfield-
Swisher, Ichiro, Granderson, Ibanez, and the question- Who else.

Possibilities – Andruw Jones, Dickerson and or Brett Gardner???

My guess is one of these three will make the team.

Although Jones has played all season with the team he has proved he is done. No time for loyalty in the playoffs. Rumors are Gardner will make the team. I disagree and would rather have Dickerson because eof Teixeira’s uncertainty. If Tex goes down, Swish will need to play firstbase. Dickerson is also a fast runner and great defender.

Starting Pitchers-
CC Sabathia, Andy Pettitte, Hiroki Kuroda and pray for rain.

Phil Hughes leads (tie with Kuroda) the team with wins but his inconsistency and habit of giving up home runs at the worst possible time is scary. Can you trust him in a big game?

Ivan Nova- Fell apart at the end of the season. Hunch says something is hurting him. Not dependable at this time.

David Phelps- The rookie who has come out of nowhere. Poised and consistent. I have more confidence in him over the previous mentioned starters. He could also be the long man if one of the other starters doesn’t do well.

If two out of these three make it- Ivan Nova should be the odd man out. Again, loyalty does not count in choosing the playoff roster.

We now have 18 players. Room for seven relievers. Who does not make roster?


Soriano, Robertson, Rapada, Eppley, Logan, Garcia, Chamberlain, Lowe

I like Lowe because of his experience and his sinker which brings ground ball outs.

I don’t think Jaba Chamberlain is 100% back yet.

Garcia is dangerous as a starter but his stuff is solid enough to get thru the lineup one time. I trust him in a two inning relief.

[2BNTV]

What will be the final playoff roster? My expectations

Catchers-
Martin, Stewart.

Infield
Cano, Jeter, Arod, Teixeira, Chavez, Nunez
Outfield-
Swisher, Ichiro, Granderson, Ibanez, and the question- Who else.

Possibilities – Andruw Jones, Dickerson and or Brett Gardner???

My guess is one of these three will make the team.

Although Jones has played all season with the team he has proved he is done. No time for loyalty in the playoffs. Rumors are Gardner will make the team. I disagree and would rather have Dickerson because eof Teixeira’s uncertainty. If Tex goes down, Swish will need to play firstbase. Dickerson is also a fast runner and great defender.

Starting Pitchers-
CC Sabathia, Andy Pettitte, Hiroki Kuroda and pray for rain.

Phil Hughes leads (tie with Kuroda) the team with wins but his inconsistency and habit of giving up home runs at the worst possible time is scary. Can you trust him in a big game?

Ivan Nova- Fell apart at the end of the season. Hunch says something is hurting him. Not dependable at this time.

David Phelps- The rookie who has come out of nowhere. Poised and consistent. I have more confidence in him over the previous mentioned starters. He could also be the long man if one of the other starters doesn’t do well.

If two out of these three make it- Ivan Nova should be the odd man out. Again, loyalty does not count in choosing the playoff roster.

We now have 18 players. Room for seven relievers. Who does not make roster?


Soriano, Robertson, Rapada, Eppley, Logan, Garcia, Chamberlain, Lowe

I like Lowe because of his experience and his sinker which brings ground ball outs.

I don’t think Jaba Chamberlain is 100% back yet.

Garcia is dangerous as a starter but his stuff is solid enough to get thru the lineup one time. I trust him in a two inning relief.

Tom:

Very good assessment.

My guess Giradi will go with Gardner as he likes players who have experience.
I disagree in that Gardner is also an excellent defensive replacement because of his speed. Also, he can pitch run if a base needs to be stolen. I think he is able to hit if needed.

I agree Andruw Jones is done and should be left off the roster.

I like Phelps as the fourth starter but Giradi will go with Hughes and bring Phelps in long relief if necessary. Maybe it should be this way instead of Hughes first but it won't happen as Giradi likes his experiences players. Who knows if Phil will finally pitch a gem in the fourth game of a series. Ivan Nova should be off the roster, I agree he is too inconsistent and I agree that he must have physical problems that he will never admit to. I'm not sure if leaving off Freddy the roster is a good idea as you can never have too much pitching. If one leaves Freddy off the roster, then you have Dickerson or Nix if he is healthy enough to play. Nix did a good job this year filling in and is a fast runner.

That's 25 players.

Go Yankees!!!!!

[Tom Hannon]

I also agree that Gardner is a great defender but his arm is not as strong as Dickensons. I just feel, as of now, Dickenson can do more for the team and have more value if Tex goes down. I would also like to keep Nunez to use as a righthanded DH.

As far as Freddy, you misunderstood me. I have Freedy on the roster and cutting Jaba.

Nix is a definate as he did a great job but he will be out for another ten days with a hip issue. Once the World Series comes, (if the Yankees get that far) Nix MUST be on roster. Not sure who will be off but we'll worry about that problem when and if the time comes.

[anarick]

What will be the final playoff roster? My expectations

Catchers-
Martin, Stewart.

Infield
Cano, Jeter, Arod, Teixeira, Chavez, Nunez
Outfield-
Swisher, Ichiro, Granderson, Ibanez, and the question- Who else.

Possibilities – Andruw Jones, Dickerson and or Brett Gardner???

My guess is one of these three will make the team.

Although Jones has played all season with the team he has proved he is done. No time for loyalty in the playoffs. Rumors are Gardner will make the team. I disagree and would rather have Dickerson because eof Teixeira’s uncertainty. If Tex goes down, Swish will need to play firstbase. Dickerson is also a fast runner and great defender.

Starting Pitchers-
CC Sabathia, Andy Pettitte, Hiroki Kuroda and pray for rain.

Phil Hughes leads (tie with Kuroda) the team with wins but his inconsistency and habit of giving up home runs at the worst possible time is scary. Can you trust him in a big game?

Ivan Nova- Fell apart at the end of the season. Hunch says something is hurting him. Not dependable at this time.

David Phelps- The rookie who has come out of nowhere. Poised and consistent. I have more confidence in him over the previous mentioned starters. He could also be the long man if one of the other starters doesn’t do well.

If two out of these three make it- Ivan Nova should be the odd man out. Again, loyalty does not count in choosing the playoff roster.

We now have 18 players. Room for seven relievers. Who does not make roster?


Soriano, Robertson, Rapada, Eppley, Logan, Garcia, Chamberlain, Lowe

I like Lowe because of his experience and his sinker which brings ground ball outs.

I don’t think Jaba Chamberlain is 100% back yet.

Garcia is dangerous as a starter but his stuff is solid enough to get thru the lineup one time. I trust him in a two inning relief.


Hey Tom

Like your assessment.:bigbow::bigbow:
Maybe you should take a shot at managing the Red Sox.

[tpop1]

What will be the final playoff roster? Catchers-
Martin, Stewart.
Infield
Cano, Jeter, Arod, Teixeira, Chavez, Nunez
Outfield-
Swisher, Ichiro, Granderson, Ibanez, and the question- Who else.

Possibilities – Andruw Jones, Dickerson and or Brett Gardner???


Starting Pitchers-
CC Sabathia, Andy Pettitte, Hiroki Kuroda and pray for rain.
Phil Hughes leads (tie with Kuroda)
Ivan Nova
David Phelps

Soriano, Robertson, Rapada, Eppley, Logan, Garcia, Chamberlain, Lowe


Funny I did a work-up and came up with a roster very similar....

I would carry 11 pitchers only & 6 OF - Swisher can play 1st also! Gardner appearing as Dave Roberts and defensive relief.

Go Yanks!!!!

Rafael Soriano Closer
Derek Lowe Long Relief
Ivan Nova Long Relief
David Phelps Long Relief
Andy Pettitte Starter
CC Sabathia Starter
Phil Hughes Starter
Hiroki Kuroda Starter
Boone Logan Set Up
David Robertson Set Up
Joba Chamberlain Set Up
Russell Martin C
Chris Stewart C
Robinson Cano IF
Derek Jeter IF
Eduardo Nunez IF
Eric Chavez IF
Alex Rodriguez IF
Mark Teixeira IF
Brett Gardner OF
Curtis Granderson OF
Raul Ibanez OF
Ichiro Suzuki OF
Nick Swisher OF
Chris Dickerson OF

[Tom Hannon]

Hey Tom

Like your assessment.:bigbow::bigbow:
Maybe you should take a shot at managing the Red Sox.

Maybe. In my younger days, I managed two little league teams to championships. Why not the Red Sox.

[2BNTV]

Call it calendar management for Joe Girardi as Yankees' skipper is at his best when looking at the big picture - NY Daily News (http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/yankees/girardi-call-calendar-management-article-1.1175507?pgno=1)

[ugotme]

TONIGHT WE START !

LETS GO YANKEES !!!!

:MOJE_whot: :thumbup:

[2BNTV]

My day is set.

Giants vs Browns at 1PM

Denver at N.E. - re P. Manning vs Brady.

Yankees at 6 PM.

Lets Go Yankees!!!!!!!

[ugotme]

Okay - 5:30.
Getting ready to watch Jeter & Co. get started on their march to #28!

This time I will whisper:

Let's Go Yankees ! :angel:

[2BNTV]

Yankees got in going in the ninth inning. Won 7 to 2.

GO YANKEES!!!!!!

[ugotme]

Okay NOW, after tonight, let's bring the series back to where it belongs - DA BRONX. AND let's bring it back UP 2 - 0 ! :boxing2:

[2BNTV]

Pettite versus Chen tonight at 8:07 PM.

I looked up the weather forecast and it's showers for the Baltimore area.

I hope it doesn't start late like last night.

I need sleep. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

[Tom Hannon]

Its game 4 that worries me. Not sure if we can trust Phil enough. Hopefully, it won't come down to it. Three straight works by me. I predict Ishiro to be series hero.

Side note- Russ Martin hit in bad luck all season which explains iis .212 batting average. He is very good defensively behind the plate and he is a free agent after this year. He was making 7.5 mill. A lot of money but I hope the Yankee and Martin cam come up with another contract...say 2 years until the two kids in the minors are ready.

[ugotme]

Its game 4 that worries me. Not sure if we can trust Phil enough. Hopefully, it won't come down to it. Three straight works by me. I predict Ishiro to be series hero.

Nahhhh - No game 4 necessary !
Okay, yes that is the cocky Yankee fan in me talking (and hoping) :laugh:

[Bobcuse]

I'm afraid Swisher is continuing his postseason choke. 0-4 last night including a popup with runners on 2nd & 3rd in the 7th. His best production and hot streaks seem to almost always be when we don't really need it, and when we need it he doesn't deliver. Joe needs to move him down a couple of slots. I agree Ichiro is playing great since he moved him into the 2 hole. Tex is back and should slide into the 5 hole. Kuroda tomorrow and maybe Sabathia on 3 days rest Thursday?

[2BNTV]

The television watched me sleep last night but I saw the Yankees had bases loaded and one out and didn't score. I knew then they were in trouble so I guess my brain went to sleep.

No surprise they lost. DRAT!!!!

Next three in New York. GO YANKEES!!!!

[ugotme]

FINALLY - Girardi pinch-hit A-Rod.
Game tying home run from Ibanez !

Extra Innings (thankfully).

LETS GO YANKEES !!!!

[anarick]

FINALLY - Girardi pinch-hit A-Rod.
Game tying home run from Ibanez !

Extra Innings (thankfully).

LETS GO YANKEES !!!!

What about Granderson?
He's struck out three times tonight.

[ugotme]

What about Granderson?
He's struck out three times tonight.

You are absolutely correct. The Yanks just aren't hitting. Swish finally got a hit.
I don't think Tex did, and the list goes on.

Gotta give credit to the pitchers but - HEY - these are the Yankees !!!!

[anarick]

You are absolutely correct. The Yanks just aren't hitting. Swish finally got a hit.
I don't think Tex did, and the list goes on.

Gotta give credit to the pitchers but - HEY - these are the Yankees !!!!

That's right. These are the Yankees indeed.
You have to endure the pain to enjoy the glory.
L G Y

[ugotme]

BEEN THERE - DONE THAT !!!! :a20:

[anarick]

BEEN THERE - DONE THAT !!!! :a20:

Hey Ugotme
Sent you a pm

[ugotme]

RAUL RAUL RAUL

YANKEES - UP 2 GAMES TO 1 !!!! :BigApplause:

[ugotme]

Hey Ugotme
Sent you a pm

Got it - sent you one back. Hope I did it right !

[anarick]

Raool is sooo cooool
way to go

[Shirleevee]

Raool is sooo cooool
way to go

IBANEZ WAS AWESOME! Hate the commentators saying that it was a gutsy move on Gerardi's part sending him in for AROD! DUH! Do you want to win? This was a no-brainer!!!! Fresh blood!!!!!!!!!!:bowdown:

[blue72]

RAUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THANK YOU ONCE AGAIN.

GO YANKEES GO:crap2::crap2::crap2::crap2::crap2::crap2::crap2 :

[2BNTV]

Another Yankees classic. Two homers to win and a great come from behind win.

Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaaaaaaaaaaa
Yankeessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss ssssssssssssssssssss
Winnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Raul is so cool.

I hope Hughes comes up hugh and pitches a good game tonight.

GO YANKEES!!!!!!!

[2BNTV]

Raul Ibanez pinch hits for Alex Rodriguez, drills game-tying and game-winning home runs to lift Yankees over Baltimore Orioles in ALDS Game 3 - NY Daily News (http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/yankees/power-move-ibanez-pinch-hits-a-rod-homers-save-yanks-game-3-article-1.1179838)

[2BNTV]

How about an outfield of Ichiro, Swisher and Ibanez and sit Curtis Granderson down tonight as he strikes out so often. Raul is cool.

Go Yankees!!!!!

[2BNTV]

Joe Giradi's father dies.

Father of Joe Girardi dies at 81, Yankees manager to lead team in playoff game | MLB.com: News (http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20121011&content_id=39713750&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb)

[ugotme]

How about an outfield of Ichiro, Swisher and Ibanez and sit Curtis Granderson down tonight as he strikes out so often. Raul is cool.

Go Yankees!!!!!

That works for me ! I love Grandy and his homers BUT He and A-Rod
need a "rest."

Can we just relax and get off to (say) a 12 - 0 start and then coast. :pepper2:

Getting ready to fire up the boob tube and watch the Yankees move on to the next step !!!!

LETS GO YANKEES !

PS - Will stop back later. LOL

[anarick]

Another late night

[zcaveman]

Another late night

But a disappointing ending!!! :cus::sad:

Will be a nail biter today!!

Z

[2BNTV]

A-Fraud does it again. Striking out with runners on second and third with one out. Hit ball seems to be allergic to the ball. He looks like he's finished as a good hitter.

No matter where Girardi bats him, the big moment seems to find him.
:(

[Bobcuse]

Swisher is no better than A-Rod. Most guys are struggling on both teams but those two have a storied history of post season choking in critical situations. I'm looking for a breakout of the bats in the middle innings tonight if Girardi doesn't bench the wrong bats!

[ugotme]

Also Granderson - not doing anything.
I was hoping that they would put Ibanez in for him to start.
Problem is NOBODY (except Jeter) is really hitting.

WAKE UP YANKEES !!!!

[Shirleevee]

Also Granderson - not doing anything.
I was hoping that they would put Ibanez in for him to start.
Problem is NOBODY (except Jeter) is really hitting.

WAKE UP YANKEES !!!!

MY Yankee in Exile group just stated that AROD is NOT in the starting line-up tonight!:bigbow:

[ugotme]

MY Yankee in Exile group just stated that AROD is NOT in the starting line-up tonight!:bigbow:

That's what I just heard also.

Although I think that is needed we have to give Grandy & Swish a little boot in the butt ! :spoken:

[2BNTV]

Confirmed according to MLB.com.

Chavez for A-Fraud. Ibanez in line-up tonight. Bats need to come alive!!!!!

GO YANKEES!!!!!!

[BarryRX]

What an 8th inning. My heart can't take much more of this. Way to go CC!!!

[BarryRX]

CC throws a 4 hitter complete game and the Yanks are going to the American League Championship Series!!!! I love my Yankees!!!!

[anarick]

These little town blues
NY. NY

Congratulations Yankees

[ugotme]

All I can say is . . . Y E S

and WHEW!

Congratulations NEW YORK YANKEES !!!!

[ugotme]

Geez, I don't know - Can there be a bigger battle than the NY-Baltimore series?
This may be it!

Looking forward to this series and, of course, the Yankees moving on to the World Series for #28 !!!!

As usual:

LETS GO YANKEES !!!!

[2BNTV]

All I can say is . . . Y E S

and WHEW!

Congratulations NEW YORK YANKEES !!!!

:agree:

I was sweating out the eight inning but CC came up big. CC dominated.

A big time performance by an ace.

Pettite in game one with Detrioit.

Go Yankees!!!!!!

[ugotme]

:agree:

I was sweating out the eight inning but cc came up big. Cc dominated.

A big time performance by an ace.

Pettite in game one with detrioit.

Go yankees!!!!!!


not me !!!! l i a r

[BarryRX]

What a disaster!! To see the Yankee Captain lying on the field in pain broke my heart. Come on guys.....let's do it for Derek!!

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

I'm a Red Sox fan but it was indeed a shame to see Jeter go down like that. Even though I hated what he would do to the Sox, I always respected him as one of the greatest players in the game. He also seems like a classy guy as well. I hope he returns to play again.

BTW, the Yankees didn't deserve the win that game. Valverde gave away another game and Leland allowed him to do it. If I were Leland, Valverde's season would be over. He cannot be trusted anymore.

[YouNeverKnow]

As you can see from our screen name we are Tiger fans. Please don't run us off this board! It was a hard fought battle last night between two great teams. Horrible to see the injury that occurred to Derek Jeter but teams pull together during times like these to overcome unexpected adversities.
We will be future Frogs come this summer and are looking forward to some great sports watching parties and friendly, intense, rivalry with our new Villages neighbors.

[2BNTV]

A terrible loss last night. Derek Jeter getting hurt, (fractured ankle), and out for the season is the most devasting loss of all.

Bases loaded three times, (a record), and they couldn't push a run across. That is where they lost the game.

Hopefully, they will put it together for Jeter and win this series. They need to start hitting. Vrey discouraging to see A-Fraud and Granderson striking out so much. Nick Swisher is the invisible man in the playoffs.

Win the series for Jete's. Go Yankees!!!!!

[BarryRX]

As you can see from our screen name we are Tiger fans. Please don't run us off this board! It was a hard fought battle last night between two great teams. Horrible to see the injury that occurred to Derek Jeter but teams pull together during times like these to overcome unexpected adversities.
We will be future Frogs come this summer and are looking forward to some great sports watching parties and friendly, intense, rivalry with our new Villages neighbors.
You are more than welcome on this board! We even let those crazy Red Sox folks on here. It's the great rivalries that make for the great moments.

[BarryRX]

I'm a Red Sox fan but it was indeed a shame to see Jeter go down like that. Even though I hated what he would do to the Sox, I always respected him as one of the greatest players in the game. He also seems like a classy guy as well. I hope he returns to play again.

BTW, the Yankees didn't deserve the win that game. Valverde gave away another game and Leland allowed him to do it. If I were Leland, Valverde's season would be over. He cannot be trusted anymore.
Certainly not the same Valverde from last year.

[ugotme]

DEVASTATING !

Will this "spur on" the team? Only time will tell.

DO IT FOR JEETS !

[Bobcuse]

A terrible loss last night. Derek Jeter getting hurt, (fractured ankle), and out for the season is the most devasting loss of all.

Bases loaded three times, (a record), and they couldn't push a run across. That is where they lost the game.

Hopefully, they will put it together for Jeter and win this series. They need to start hitting. Vrey discouraging to see A-Fraud and Granderson striking out so much. Nick Swisher is the invisible man in the playoffs.

Win the series for Jete's. Go Yankees!!!!!

Excellent post. Ironic that dispite Swisher's attention seeking antics all year, including his under eye black makeup designs which resulted in even the YES Network announcers calling him Batman, he becomes invisible on the field when the pressure is on. Maybe he needed more eye black in the 12th when he couldn't see Young's fly ball which won the game for the Tigers.

I hope Cashman's comment has a positive impact on these guys; "The best way to show respect for Derek Jeter is to go out and wind for him".

[ugotme]

Although I know we all are saying IT to ourselves, let's say it out loud:

JEETS - YOU WILL BE TERRIBLY MISSED.

GET BETTER AND SEE YOU AT SPRING TRAINING.

[2BNTV]

Jeter getting hurt is a devasting blow for sure.

A-Rod needs to step up if he wants the kind of adulation that Jeter gets and show us he is one of the greatest hiiters of all time. If not, they should consider him to be on the downside of his career. We don't need singles when they don't count. I am tired of seeing him strike out or worse yet, swing at pitches that miss the strike zone in a mile. Same with Granderson and Swisher. They can't hit a curveball worth a darn. I guess you tell I am frustrated with thir performance. Same for Cano. Whew..... I'm glad I got that out.

They are 10 for 93 in the playoff. A putrid performance.

They need to get their act together fast, as this is a good Tigers team.They need to win today as Verlander goes in game 3 and I'm sure he will dominated them.

The pitching has done it's part so far. so the hitters need to show-up for a chance to win.

A side note, "what genuis scheduled the Giants and Yankee game to be aired at the same time"?

Sorry. I digress.

[Trish Crocker]

As you can see from our screen name we are Tiger fans. Please don't run us off this board! It was a hard fought battle last night between two great teams. Horrible to see the injury that occurred to Derek Jeter but teams pull together during times like these to overcome unexpected adversities.
We will be future Frogs come this summer and are looking forward to some great sports watching parties and friendly, intense, rivalry with our new Villages neighbors.

Couldn't have said it better myself. Last nights game was a nail-biter. Valverde is so unpredictable. To all my future Yankee fans in TV...I'm very sorry to see what happened to Jeter. Of course I want Detroit to win but not at the expense of a very good player.

[ugotme]

Jeter getting hurt is a devasting blow for sure.

A-Rod needs to step up if he wants the kind of adulation that Jeter gets and show us he is one of the greatest hiiters of all time. If not, they should consider him to be on the downside of his career. We don't need singles when they don't count. I am tired of seeing him strike out or worse yet, swing at pitches that miss the strike zone in a mile. Same with Granderson and Swisher. They can't hit a curveball worth a darn. I guess you tell I am frustrated with thir performance. Same for Cano. Whew..... I'm glad I got that out.

They are 10 for 93 in the playoff. A putrid performance.

They need to get their act together fast, as this is a good Tigers team.They need to win today as Verlander goes in game 3 and I'm sure he will dominated them.

The pitching has done it's part so far. so the hitters need to show-up for a chance to win.

A side note, "what genuis scheduled the Giants and Yankee game to be aired at the same time"?

Sorry. I digress.


Couldn't agree with you more. With the exception of 2009 A-Rod just DOESN'T COME THROUGH in the clutch! Compare him to Jeter? NEVER!
Not just in his post season chokes but his whole attitude. As far as the other guys - who knows. Cano was red hot at the end of the season!
Somehow, someway, they HAVE TO win tonight ! :mad:

[weeder01]

Well we're up 2-0 in the series with verlander and schurzer going in the next 2 games. Yankees could strike out 25 - 30 times in the next 2. This could be a sweep.

[ugotme]

Hate to admit it but you could be right! The Yanks are just not hitting.
However - you never know !

[BarryRX]

Well we're up 2-0 in the series with verlander and schurzer going in the next 2 games. Yankees could strike out 25 - 30 times in the next 2. This could be a sweep.
Careful there kiddo.....those are still the NY Yankees.

[2BNTV]

Things don't look promising for the non-hitting New York Yankees with Verlander coming up next but that's why they play the game.

If it was played on paper, the Yankees would win every year.

I've always said that money will not buy championships but you can guarantee you will make the playoffs. It's pretty frustrating to see them struggle at the plate.

There is a boatload of money leaving the shores of Swisherland and Grandersonland as they are invisible in the playoffs and I'm sure that will factor into their free agency contracts.

Go Yankees!!!!

[ugotme]

Being a die-hard Yankee fan, it is obviously very hard to see what is happening. And although it looks VERY dim,
remember one thing - they are still:

THE NEW YORK YANKEES !


You never know. And I will root for them until the final out !!!!

[tpop1]

Being a die-hard Yankee fan, it is obviously very hard to see what is happening. And although it looks VERY dim,
remember one thing - they are still:

THE NEW YORK YANKEES !


You never know. And I will root for them until the final out !!!!

My cousin, who plays poker in Vegas a lot, say "All you need is a Chip and a Chair to be in the game!"

Then again he's never played against Verlander.

Us members of The Villages New York Yankee Club are planning a Playoff watching get together for the 4PM Thursday game(Game 4),

Ain't we got confidence?

PM me if you'd like to join us. We have to have a headcount.

Also, we meet the 4th Monday of each month 7PM at Allamanda.

[ugotme]

My cousin, who plays poker in Vegas a lot, say "All you need is a Chip and a Chair to be in the game!"

Then again he's never played against Verlander.

Us members of The Villages New York Yankee Club are planning a Playoff watching get together for the 4PM Thursday game(Game 4),

Ain't we got confidence?

PM me if you'd like to join us. We have to have a headcount.

Also, we meet the 4th Monday of each month 7PM at Allamanda.


I would love to but i do not live there yet. Was supposed to up there this past week for a lifestyle visit but had to cancel. Will be coming up in January though. Currently reside near Ft. Lauderdale.

Thanks for the invite though. Will be watching. Maybe next year I will join you.

[2BNTV]

If the Yankee bats wake-up and find a way to beat Verlander, then CC starts game 4 and probably wins evening the series.

I just thought of looking at this game positively.

Go Yankees!!!!!

[Bobcuse]

Read this article about Yanks vs Verlander this year. Tex says they like facing a familar pitcher, even a Cy Young winner, as opposed to someone new. Good perspective here.

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/16/sports/baseball/tigers-justin-verlander-is-imposing-but-not-pefect.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0

[ugotme]

If you are a Yankee fan, you know one thing :

YOU NEVER GIVE UP !!!!

We have been down this road before.

Do you hear me A-Rod, Swish, Tex, Cano et al. ????

[2BNTV]

Congrats to the Tigers final 8 to 1.

Stick a fork in us, were done. No excuses. The better team won.

Tigers go the World Series vs SF/Cards.

[ugotme]

Congrats to the Tigers final 8 to 1.

Stick a fork in us, were done. No excuses. The better team won.

Tigers go the World Series vs SF/Cards.


I agree. Just never expected my Yankees to go down without a fight!

Bats just never came alive.

Oh Well - #28 will have to wait. :cryin2:

[2BNTV]

I agree. Just never expected my Yankees to go down without a fight!

Bats just never came alive.

Oh Well - #28 will have to wait. :cryin2:

:agree: Disappointing to say the least.

Wait till next year!!!!!!

[ducati1974]

Now you know what a Red Sox fan feels like!

[mgjim]

You know that 11% of the US population is upset, right?

[Yankee Quilter]

Had hoped to cheer the on... So disappointed ... But always proud to be a Yankee! Thanks Thuman!

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Well, being a Red Sox fan, I no longer have anyone to root for. Tigers, Cardinals, Giants...who cares?

[blue72]

Thanks for an exciting season boys. Need a few changes and trades.

Looking forward to the spring.

GO YANKEES GO!!!!!!!!!!!!

[BarryRX]

It was such a strange season with Rivera going down for the season, Petitte breaking his ankle, and Derek breaking his ankle. A-Rod had another disappointing post season (except for 2009, all his post seasons have been disappointing), but he wasn't the reason we lost. No one hit! It is time to make this team over. We have to get younger and we probably have to get faster. It won't be easy to do with A-Rods huge contract and no trade clause, but I hope Cashman can figure something out. But, congratulations to Detroit. They were the better team and I wish them good luck in the World Series.

[BarryRX]

Now you know what a Red Sox fan feels like!
Well, maybe if it happened another 93 times.

[paulandjean]

Just great pitching by Detroit. Not so sure about the Yankees in a hitting slump,more of great pitching will win for you.

[ugotme]

Just great pitching by Detroit. Not so sure about the Yankees in a hitting slump,more of great pitching will win for you.

Well, I agree and disagree.
Give credit to the Detroit pitching staff - absolutely. But, the Yankee hitters have also been just plain LOUSY! Not saying Detroit wouldn't have won, but we didn't even put up a fight.

Yankee pitching, for the most part, was not that bad either.

[bluedog103]

The Yanks bats were streaky all year. They picked a hell of a time to go into another teamwide slump.

[2BNTV]

The Yanks bats were streaky all year. They picked a hell of a time to go into another teamwide slump.

Very disappointed in that it's happened before in the playoffs. They couldn't buy a hit when needed. Team wide slump at the worst time.

Hats off to the TIgers.

[ugotme]

2 0 1 3 - # 2 8 !!!!

[weeder01]

Detroit pitching dominated. ERA of 0.7 for the starters and if one pitch wonder Valverde hadn't surrendered 4 runs in game 1........... WOW !!!! It would have been even worse for the Yankees. The yankees will be back again next year with a payroll approaching $400 million I expect.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Detroit pitching dominated. ERA of 0.7 for the starters and if one pitch wonder Valverde hadn't surrendered 4 runs in game 1........... WOW !!!! It would have been even worse for the Yankees. The yankees will be back again next year with a payroll approaching $400 million I expect.
The problem the Yankees have for next year is age. Jeter will be 39 and now he has a bad ankle. Bones don't set that well once osteoporosis begins to set in.
A-Rod is going to be 38.
Andy Petite 40
Mariano Rivera will be 83 years old and is probably done.
Raul Ibanez 41 and Ichiro will be 40 in Japanese years.

That's an awfully big chunk of your primary players around 40 years old and higher.

[ugotme]

Well here we go!

Pettitte is back and so is Mo.

Who else may go and who may come? That is the question. :shrug:

[Yankee Quilter]

Well here we go!

Pettitte is back and so is Mo.

Who else may go and who may come? That is the question. :shrug:

Glad to se Pettit is back! Once we are in, we are off to spring training! Can't wait to see our boys live again!

[Tom Hannon]

Not resigning Martin will hurt. He was gutsy and a good defensive cathcher. Although he hit for a low average I felt he hit in hard luck. Maybe let Cervelli have another shot and give Romine some playing time. No need to go out and get another older player. If they want to go old, maybe Yogi can suit up again but I'm not sure if his knees could take the abuse anymore.

[2BNTV]

Not resigning Martin will hurt. He was gutsy and a good defensive cathcher. Although he hit for a low average I felt he hit in hard luck. Maybe let Cervelli have another shot and give Romine some playing time. No need to go out and get another older player. If they want to go old, maybe Yogi can suit up again but I'm not sure if his knees could take the abuse anymore.

Tom:

I ddin't see if Martin has signed a contract with anyone yet but the Yankees have signed Mo to a one year contract.

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[Tom Hannon]

Tom:

I ddin't see if Martin has signed a contract with anyone yet but the Yankees have signed Mo to a one year contract.

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It was just announced. Martin signed a two year contract with the Pirates.

[Bobcuse]

Cervelli isn't a major league caliber starter. He's all show and no arm and no bat. We need to get someone. Stewart is the best of the lot and they say he's not a starter either.

[2BNTV]

It was just announced. Martin signed a two year contract with the Pirates.

I was on the Daily News web site and didn't see it because i was looking for a small headline and the headline was a big picture. I also went to mlb.com and it wasn't there. DUH!!!!!!

Thanks Tom.

[Tom Hannon]

The Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to a two-year, $17 million deal with former New York Yankees catcher Russell Martin, sources told ESPN.


I found the news of Martin's signing on ESPN. Trust Tommy. I never tell a lie.

[ugotme]

YUP - I read it too. I was a bit surprised - I thought the Yanks were in negotiations with him.

Oh Well - Onward and (hopefully) Upward.

[2BNTV]

The Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to a two-year, $17 million deal with former New York Yankees catcher Russell Martin, sources told ESPN.


I found the news of Martin's signing on ESPN. Trust Tommy. I never tell a lie.


I never doubted you as you are a honorable person. :smiley:


YUP - I read it too. I was a bit surprised - I thought the Yanks were in negotiations with him.

Oh Well - Onward and (hopefully) Upward.

:agree: I was surprised too.

[Tom Hannon]

I see no available catcher thats hits me in the face. Stay within. Hey, Pudge was 20 when he got to big leagues. He did alright. Romine can't make it if he doesn't get a chance. I remember when Yankee catcher Jake Gibbs retired early and I thought the Yankees were screwed. I said "Whose going to catch now? Thurman Munson?" At the time my comments were scary. Nobody knew much about Munson or if the Yankees could trust the pitching staff with such an inexperienced backstop. All that could be hoped for was that Munson would be able to hold the fort until another player became available in a trade. So much for my scouting talents.

[2BNTV]

I think they may try for A.J. Pirensynski, (spelled wrong), the White Sox catcher but they have said they wanted to be under the 189 Million salary cap. He would want a multi year deal and I don't know if they are go for that type of deal.

They have Francisco Cervelli who might hit for a slightly higher average than Martin but with limited power.

I'm sure Cashman will be watching the waiver wire to see what becomes available.

[Tom Hannon]

Don't like AJ. Not a fit for the Yankees. He was voted the most unpopular player in baseball, ahead of AROD. Don't need people with bad personalities on this club. Bad chemistry.

[2BNTV]

Don't like AJ. Not a fit for the Yankees. He was voted the most unpopular player in baseball, ahead of AROD. Don't need people with bad personalities on this club. Bad chemistry.

Have no fear as A.J. is probably not going to happen anyway.

They signed someone last week. (Whitehurst?), and sent him down to the minors as he was also a light hitting catcher. Hopefully, they will find someone as Martin was one of the better options around.

[2BNTV]

I just read a great article on the last moments of Thurman miunson's life.

Enjoy:

25 years later, Thurman Munson's last words remain a symbol of his life - NY Daily News (http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/yankees/25-years-thurman-munson-words-remain-symbol-life-article-1.394320?pgno=8)

[Tom Hannon]

Thurman played as hard as possible. He and George Brett were the best clutch hitters I have ever seen. Even though he died in the plane crash, I feel his catching days were over. His knees were shot. I am out the door so I will return and read the Munson story later. Thanks for sending